Best Towns/Cities in Spain
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Best Towns/Cities in Spain
What are some of the best unique towns/Cities to visit for a few days in Spain? I will be backpacking alone for a couple of months througout Europe and I want to travel to some unique places in Spain. Any ideas of what to do in these places would be much appreciated as well! Thanks!
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The area in and around Barcelona is worth the trip.
I also think the northern coast of Spain is worth traveling through, you will soon notice the place is basically empty as, by law, this was the only area allowed to emigrate to the Americas for over 300 years. So the place emptied out. Plus you get to see Rioja and Bilbao
I also think the northern coast of Spain is worth traveling through, you will soon notice the place is basically empty as, by law, this was the only area allowed to emigrate to the Americas for over 300 years. So the place emptied out. Plus you get to see Rioja and Bilbao
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Andalusia is the most fascinating part of Spain due to it's long Moorish heritage - not found elsewhere in europe.
As to what to see and do - we don't know your interests - so you really need to do a lot of reading of guidebooks to see what is interesting to YOU.
As to what to see and do - we don't know your interests - so you really need to do a lot of reading of guidebooks to see what is interesting to YOU.
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I have been to Barcelona and it is my favorite city in Europe.
The Northern Coastal towns are definitely something I will look into!
As for Salamanca and Avila - those both look extremely interesting. I will have to make my way to both of those places!
Thanks for the suggestions so far!!
The Northern Coastal towns are definitely something I will look into!
As for Salamanca and Avila - those both look extremely interesting. I will have to make my way to both of those places!
Thanks for the suggestions so far!!
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Cuenca, Santillana del Mar with Altamira II, San Sebastian/Donostia with Belle Epoque designs with the best food in Spain, not towns but beautiful landscapes in Galicia-Altas and Rias Baixas, Costa da Morte
And as mentioned Salamanca and Avila
And as mentioned Salamanca and Avila
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Never know what best means for someone else.
Reading your history: http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...-itinerary.cfm
I can see you are planning a backpacking trip and only planning on visiting BCN in Spain.
How does this question fit into those plans?
Reading your history: http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...-itinerary.cfm
I can see you are planning a backpacking trip and only planning on visiting BCN in Spain.
How does this question fit into those plans?
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The best towns or cities? As ribeirasacra says, it's all up to what you consider the 'best'. There are a number of villages and towns we love, but all for their own brand of uniqueness. But with only a few days you will not have much time to check things out.
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<unique places in Spain>
Antequera, the so called heart of Andalucía or "the crossroads of Andalucía". Almost right in the middle of the Sevilla, Córdoba, Granada, Málaga rectangle. Here you'll find dolmens (some 5000 years old burial chambers), Roman baths, a Moorish Castle, Gothic churches, Renaissance fountains and Baroque bell towers. Antequera was the first of the Granada emirate towns to fall to the Christians in 1410. Genuine Andalucian town, population about 40 000 and well off the tourist track
http://www.andaluciacoastandcountry....era-spain.html
I love the terrace in the corner of the peaceful square in front of the Real Colegiata de Santa María la Mayor, the first partly Renaissance-style church in Spain (built 1514-1550). Up here it's totally peace and quiet. Next to the recently excavated Roman baths beneath and looking up on the 13th century Moorish alcazaba/fortress. Great views over unique landscapes (the spectacular Torcal limestone mountain etc.). http://www.wild-about-travel.com/201...ing-antequera/
The close by Torcal limestone rock formations.
http://www.andalucia.com/antequera/torcal/home.htm
A tapas tour of Antequera:
http://www.andaluciacoastandcountry.com/tapaspain.html
When in the area, perhaps do the Camino del Rey! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmDhRvvs5Xw
Antequera, the so called heart of Andalucía or "the crossroads of Andalucía". Almost right in the middle of the Sevilla, Córdoba, Granada, Málaga rectangle. Here you'll find dolmens (some 5000 years old burial chambers), Roman baths, a Moorish Castle, Gothic churches, Renaissance fountains and Baroque bell towers. Antequera was the first of the Granada emirate towns to fall to the Christians in 1410. Genuine Andalucian town, population about 40 000 and well off the tourist track
http://www.andaluciacoastandcountry....era-spain.html
I love the terrace in the corner of the peaceful square in front of the Real Colegiata de Santa María la Mayor, the first partly Renaissance-style church in Spain (built 1514-1550). Up here it's totally peace and quiet. Next to the recently excavated Roman baths beneath and looking up on the 13th century Moorish alcazaba/fortress. Great views over unique landscapes (the spectacular Torcal limestone mountain etc.). http://www.wild-about-travel.com/201...ing-antequera/
The close by Torcal limestone rock formations.
http://www.andalucia.com/antequera/torcal/home.htm
A tapas tour of Antequera:
http://www.andaluciacoastandcountry.com/tapaspain.html
When in the area, perhaps do the Camino del Rey! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmDhRvvs5Xw
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Camino del Rey - is is under repair at the moment. Opening early next year it is hoped.
http://www.diariosur.es/interior/201...912010228.html
http://www.diariosur.es/interior/201...912010228.html